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But new technology and greater awareness can reduce some of the risks. In today's eNews, we bring details of a comprehensive study that highlights best practices for emergency vehicle visibility and conspicuity, while EMS1 contributor Jim Love outlines some of the options available for in-vehicle monitoring.
— Kris Kaull, Paramedic
Online Director, EMS Division
By Jamie Thompson, EMS1 Senior Editor A new study has highlighted best practices for emergency vehicle visibility and conspicuity but warned further research is "critically needed." The report by the United States Fire Administration, in partnership with the International Fire Service Training Association, covers retroreflective striping and chevrons, high-visibility paint, built-in passive light, and other reflectors for EMS vehicles, fire apparatus, and law enforcement patrol vehicles. Full Story
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Heart attack detector
Two heart attack survivors in California were successfully implanted with a cutting-edge detection device Tuesday as part of a pilot study. Angel Medical Systems says it hopes the devices will help EMTs be better prepared to treat a patient. (Image Long Beach Memorial)
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Concerned About Ambulance Safety? Find out more! A major new article on ambulance safety has been published in Prehospital Emergency Care: “The Hazards of Providing Care in Emergency Vehicles: An Opportunity for Reform,” authored by David E Slattery, M.D., Medical Director of the City of Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. |
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| Options for In-Vehicle Monitoring
By Jim Love, EMS1 Contributor
In-vehicle monitoring can play a major role in improving the safety of EMS responses to emergencies — just take a look at the continuing and growing number of preventable collisions involving ambulances. Full Story |
More Books to Achieve the Paramedic Dream
By Greg Friese, EMS1 Columnist
Have you already gone through the first round of recommended reading? Want to stand out and really separate yourself from the other job candidates? Read on for the second tip in a two-part series on books for achieving your paramedic goals. Full Tip
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